News-Antique.com - Nov 30,-0001 - A rare miniature deer figurine has now been put on the market by the owner of Mama’s Treasures. While researching the over 200 pieces of the collection, the owner was very surprised to learn that this figurine is considered one of the most sought after pieces by
collectors. It is extremely hard to find and one rarely is put on the market. The book value ranges from $200.00 to $250.00. However the market value is much higher. After speaking to many dealers across the country, the average sale of this item ranged from $450.00- $650.00. A gold decorated one sold last March in an ebay live auction for $869.00. The pottery company produced many figurines and miniatures that were originally sold as inexpensive decorations for plant arrangements. Who would have thought that such tiny objects would have become so soght after and valuable.
The pottery collection of planters, cookie jars, salt and pepper shakers, creamers, vases, and miniatures will be entirely listed by the end of August.. The collection has over 200 pieces and includes a Ribbon and Bow Lamp, a Great Northern Dutch Girl Cookie Jar, Figural Planters, Pitchers, Teapots, Miniatures, Valencia Dinnerware, Salt and Pepper Shakers, Creamers, Sugar Bowls, Sailor Cookie Jar, Figurines, Miniatures, and Flower
Frogs and many other sought fter pieces. Collectors are encouraged to contact the owner if they are looking for a particular item if they don’t see it listed.
Shawnee Pottery was produced in Zanesville, Ohio from 1936 to 1961. They are best known for their figural cookie jars such as Mugsy, Puss n Boots, and Smiley as well as their King and Queen Corn line of dinnerware. They also produced planters, vases, tile, lamps, kitchen items, and many figural miniatures. It's similar in style to the other pottery of the time such as McCoy, Hull, and Red Wing. In fact Shawnee produced pieces for both Red Wing and Rumrill. One of their premier designers was Louise Elizabeth Bauer who had caught the attention of Addis E. Hull.
Other new items added recently include Leaded Stained Glass Windows, Blue Sapphire, Primitives, Jewelry, Hazel Atlas, Pink Pyrex, Vintage Kitchen Collectibles, Lamps, Advertising, Limoges, Bavaria and Lefton China. Although Mama’s Treasures specializes in kitchenalia, the owner believes in having something for everyone. You never know what kind of treasure might be waiting for you at Mama’s Treasures.
